Next generation NRIs should frequently visit homeland: Gehlot

He appealed to the delegates to come together and work towards the development of the state."We shall all have a sense of pride in the endeavor,'' said Gehlot.

TNN | Jan 10, 2012, 05.26 AM IST

JAIPUR: Addressing the chief ministers' session during the concluding day of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2012 on Monday, chief minister Ashok Gehlot emphasised on the need of next generation of overseas Indians to be brought to the country and their native villages.

"It has been noted that as the next generation does not visit their country and homeland for years together, they fail to form a bond and are aware about the culture and traditions of their country,'' said Gehlot, insisting that the next generation children be frequently brought to their homeland. He said that the NRIs attending the PBD should resolve to get their children and grandchildren to India to ensure their attachment to their soil.

He appealed to the delegates to come together and work towards the development of the state. "We shall all have a sense of pride in the endeavor,'' said Gehlot. "Due to its peaceful and harmonious environment, political stability, hospitality and speedy development Rajasthan has acquired a prominent place among Indians as well as the world,'' he said.

The chief minister added that the state is emerging as a solar power hub and the solar energy policy of the state is attracting many investors. He talked about various projects, schemes and policies of the state government, throwing light on the investment facilities provided here. Gehlot said that 39 per cent of the ambitious 'Dedicated Freight Corridor Project' of the government of India will pass through Rajasthan and it will boost the possibilities of investment here. He also said Rajasthan Infrastructure Development Act would be brought for the development in infrastructure sector along with the help of private investment.

The chief minister also said that Rajasthan is paying special attention to development of information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services. "For promotion of futuristic nanotechnology, the state government is setting up centre of excellence for nanotechnology,'' he said. He informed the delegates that the state has 15 state-funded universities, 9 deemed universities 25 private universities, 142 government colleges and 1,320 private colleges.

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